Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Scout 86Valparaiso, IN · 110 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Valparaiso's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,950–$12,650/mo
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Aperion Care Demotte
10352 N 600 E County Line Rd, Demotte, IN 46310 · Newton County
Post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care facility offering skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy in Demotte, IN.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 88% full (82 of 93 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Aperion Care Demotte is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Demotte, IN, with 93 certified beds and an average of about 82 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aperion Care network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.74 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.74 hrs/resident/day)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Demotte options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 93
- Avg. residents/day
- 82
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Aperion Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 155572
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,950–$12,650/mo (median $10,460) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lake County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.74
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.55
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (51 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-03-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-09-09Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-09-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-09-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2025-09-09Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-09-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2025-09-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
10352 N 600 E County Line Rd, Demotte, IN
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Aperion Care Demotte cost?
Aperion Care Demotte does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Demotte, IN area typically runs $8,950–$12,650 per month (median $10,460, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Aperion Care Demotte's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Aperion Care Demotte 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Aperion Care Demotte?
Staff provide about 2.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Aperion Care Demotte?
Aperion Care Demotte has 51 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Aperion Care Demotte have availability?
Typically 88% full (82 of 93 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Aperion Care Demotte offer?
Aperion Care Demotte in Demotte, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 93 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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